CVE-2025-68561 identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the AutomatorWP plugin for WordPress, developed by Ruben Garcia. This vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, which allows an attacker with high privileges to inject arbitrary SQL code into the backend database queries. The affected versions include all releases up to and including 5.2.4. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have network access and elevated privileges (PR:H), but no user interaction is needed. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.6, reflecting a high severity level, with a vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact metrics show high confidentiality impact (C:H), no integrity impact (I:N), and low availability impact (A:L). This suggests that an attacker could extract sensitive data from the database but not modify it, and could cause some limited disruption to service availability. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability is published and should be considered a significant risk for environments using AutomatorWP. The lack of available patches at the time of publication means organizations must rely on compensating controls until updates are released.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be substantial, especially for those relying on AutomatorWP to automate WordPress workflows, including e-commerce, content management, and customer engagement. The high confidentiality impact means sensitive data stored in the WordPress database—such as user credentials, personal data, or business information—could be exposed. Although integrity is not directly affected, the ability to read sensitive data can facilitate further attacks or data breaches. The limited availability impact could cause minor service disruptions, potentially affecting business continuity. Given the requirement for high privileges, the threat is more relevant in environments where multiple users have elevated access or where privilege escalation is possible. European organizations must consider GDPR implications, as data breaches involving personal data could lead to regulatory penalties and reputational damage. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits over time.

1. Restrict access to AutomatorWP plugin administration to only trusted, high-privilege users and enforce the principle of least privilege. 2. Monitor database queries and logs for unusual or suspicious SQL activity that could indicate attempted injection. 3. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with rules tailored to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting WordPress plugins. 4. Regularly audit user privileges and remove unnecessary administrative rights to reduce the attack surface. 5. Prepare for rapid deployment of patches or updates from Ruben Garcia once they become available; subscribe to vendor security advisories. 6. Consider temporarily disabling or limiting AutomatorWP functionality if patching is delayed and risk is deemed high. 7. Conduct internal security awareness training focusing on secure plugin management and the risks of SQL Injection. 8. Use database user accounts with minimal permissions for WordPress to limit the impact of any injection attempts. 9. Employ security plugins that can detect and mitigate SQL Injection vulnerabilities within WordPress environments.